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It\u2019s Friday night before The Big Game, and I\u2019m willing to bet that if you\u2019re even half as OCD as I am about menu planning, you\u2019ve got your food all figured out. Kentucky Mules drink is great to try out with buddies.<\/p>\n

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Well here\u2019s something you may have overlooked: a signature cocktail. I\u2019ve brought up how much I love cocktails at parties before, but allow me to elaborate on the\u00a0why<\/em>. Of course, there\u2019s the deliciousness factor. And that having a unique drink makes a special occasion that much more memorable (or not\u2026 depending on how many you have).<\/p>\n

But the BEST reason by far to have a\u00a0signature<\/em>\u00a0cocktail at a party: it makes life easier for the hosts, while still giving the impression that you went the extra mile for your guests.<\/p>\n

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\"Kentucky\"Kentucky<\/p>\n

On one hand, I suppose you\u00a0are<\/em>\u00a0doing something extra by offering mixed drinks in the first place. But a party without a cocktail is no party, so let\u2019s forget that. (I do keep beer & wine on hand for peeps that aren\u2019t down with specialty drinks, but they\u2019ll usually go for one if it\u2019s offered.)<\/p>\n

By having a signature cocktail, you don\u2019t have to worry about stocking a full bar, or the hassle of making a million different drinks. Believe me, when people have the option to request any cocktail under the sun, they will. So then you\u2019ve spent a ton of money on booze, and spent your whole night filling drink orders \u2013 no thanks.<\/p>\n

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A signature cocktail allows you to set out the few things required for that drink with a bucket of ice, and you\u2019re done. You\u2019ll be doling out drinks faster than people can gulp them down.<\/p>\n

If you want to get extra special (as I often do), you could offer 2 sorta similar cocktails and it will still be more than simple enough to handle. For this Super Bowl, we\u2019ll be whipping up these beautiful babies I\u2019m showing you here, and classic margaritas.<\/p>\n

Oh, and said margaritas will be chillin\u2019 in a pitcher, just begging to be poured over some ice and served. Both use lime, neither requires a cocktail shaker, and one will be made ahead of time! Besides, I\u2019ve been looking for an excuse to break out the tequila we got as a wedding gift from a family friend.<\/p>\n

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These kentucky mules come from Michael Symon\u2019s new show\u00a0Symon\u2019s Suppers<\/em>, which I\u2019m in love with. I\u2019m also in love with Michael Symon, so maybe there\u2019s a connection there. These drinks are bright and flavorful, and match perfectly with this not-so-wintry weather we\u2019ve been having.<\/p>\n

In fact, they\u2019re so delicious that my mass consumption of them last weekend is part of the reason I\u2019m on this whole health\/no booze kick right now! So uhh\u2026 be careful. Or not. It is the Super Bowl after all. So GO CHARGERS\u2014 oh um, GO 49ERS\u2014 ummm, *sigh* nevermind. Just eat lots of good food and have fun!<\/p>\n

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On a side note: if you aren\u2019t totally OCD about menu planning and need some last minute inspiration for a game day menu, here\u2019s what I\u2019ll be serving:<\/p>\n

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A loaded baked potato bar with\u00a0this chili, and all the usual baked potato fixin\u2019s<\/p>\n

Roasted shrimp cocktail\u00a0\u2013\u00a0always<\/em>\u00a0a hit<\/p>\n

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Spicy guacamole, salsa,\u00a0caramelized onion dip, and chips<\/p>\n

Spiced mixed nuts<\/p>\n

Peanut swirl brownies<\/p>\n

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Nothing too outlandish, and lots I can prepare\/start ahead of time. When cooking for new friends, I like to keep things fairly simple.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>KENTUCKY MULES DRINK<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Kentucky\"Kentucky<\/p>\n

This is a time you want ginger beer with as much bite as you can get! The spiciest & most flavorful I\u2019ve found (and I\u2019ve sampled A LOT) is\u00a0AJ Stephans. you can also try cider cocktail recipe<\/a> with this to a variety of drinks for all.<\/p>\n

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